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Zunda Mochi (Sweet Edamame Mochi)
Zunda Mochi is a Japanese confectionery of glutinous rice cakes topped with a sweet paste of mashed edamame (young soybean). This chewy, stretchy dessert is a popular specialty of Japan's Miyagi Prefecture where it‘s served at afternoon tea and celebrations alike.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 zunda
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 11 oz edamame (1 package)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 2 tsp water (as needed)
- 4 Japanese rice cake (mochi)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Add frozen edamame in boiling, unsalted water.
- Cook on medium heat for 15–20 minutes until tender. They should be softer than regular edamame you eat as a snack. Drain the water.
- Discard the pods.
- Using your fingers, push the edamame to remove the thin outer skin.
- Roughly chop the edamame with the knife (this will facilitate the next step) and transfer to suribachi.
- Crush and grind the edamame, leaving some pieces chunky.
- Add the sugar and blend.
- Add the salt and blend. Salt brings out more flavor without further adding more sugar. Add a little bit of water to make it softer.
- Cook the rice cakes in boiling water for 4–5 minutes.
- Remove from the boiling water. Transfer to a plate.
- Using chopsticks, gently spread out the cooked mochi a bit. Top with the sweet edamame. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4zunda
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.